About the Migration Agency

In Sweden, the Migration Agency is the authority that considers applications from people who want to take up permanent residence in Sweden, come for a visit, seek protection from persecution or become Swedish citizens.

Exemptions from the work permit requirements

Specialists within an international group who work in Sweden for the group in less than one year altogether

employees who participate in practical experience, internal training or other skills development at a company in an international group for up to three months altogether over the period of 12 months

people who participate in training, testing, preparation or completion of deliveries, or similar activities within the framework of a business transaction for up to three months altogether over the period of 12 months

diplomats and consular officials, as well as their families and staff. The exemption generally applies to the current mission only

fitters or technical instructors in connection with urgent installation or repair of machinery for up to two months. The work must be an emergency – in other words, an unexpected event that requires immediate measures. Scheduled or foreseeable work does not qualify for the exemption

people who have a temporary gig for a radio or television broadcast by Sveriges Radio AB, Sveriges Television AB, Sveriges Utbildningsradio AB or Nordisk Television AB (TV4-gruppen/TV4 AB) for up to one month after entering Sweden

performers, technicians and other tour staff, provided that the performer has been invited by an established arranger for up to 14 days over a period of 12 months. See list of established arrangers

professional athletes and functionaries who participate in international competitions for up to three months over the period of 12 months

railway personnel and lorry drivers in international commercial traffic

drivers and staff of tourist buses for up to three months

representatives who work temporarily as salespeople, journalists, etc., for a company that does not have a branch or office in Sweden

caregivers employed for a person who is visiting Sweden for up to three months

visiting research fellows or teachers at higher education institutions who participate in research, teaching or lecturing activities for up to three months altogether over the period of 12 months

people who live and work in, but are not citizens of, an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and who want to work in Sweden temporarily as a contractor or the equivalent

witnesses or plaintiffs in a criminal investigation who have obtained a residence permit as a result

for the period of deployment for a person who is part of an aid effort for a disaster or accident in Sweden.